Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3
By Allsopp Estate Agents
£ 1,275,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Allsopp Estate Agents says ..
A fabulous four bedroom detached family home, constructed in 1954, situated in a highly desirable location with excellent schools nearby.
Property Oracle says ..
This four-bedroom detached house on Abbey Avenue, St Albans, presents a mixed bag of features. Located in the sought-after Verulam area, it benefits from excellent proximity to well-regarded schools, including Prae Wood Primary School and The Marlborough Science Academy. Train stations are also within reasonable distance, offering good commuting options to London. The property itself is a 1954 construction, reflecting its age in the dated décor and fittings. The kitchen and hallway are particularly in need of modernisation. However, the house appears structurally sound. A significant asset is the sizable rear garden with mature planting, although some areas are overgrown. While the £1,275,000 list price aligns reasonably with other properties on Abbey Avenue, its actual value against properties with comparable size and modern features remains unclear due to the insufficient detailed data available. Overall, this property requires significant updating, but its location in a highly sought-after area with good schools could make it an attractive proposition for families willing to undertake renovation works. The lack of detailed pricing information for comparable properties of the same size makes a definitive analysis on value for money difficult. Further investigation is needed to assess the precise value.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,582.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 1,245,000.00 £Increased by 45.13 %
- Est sale value
- 1,192,828.00 £Decreased by 10.13 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,513.00 £/moIncreased by 0.60 %
- Est letting value
- 1,582.00 £/moDecreased by 50.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.42 %Decreased by 30.66 %
- Crime Rate
- 14.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prae Wood Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.46 KM |
| St Columba'S College | Other Independent School | 0.74 KM | |
| The Marlborough Science Academy | Academy Converter | Good | 0.93 KM |
| Killigrew Primary And Nursery School | Community School | Good | 1.20 KM |
| St Michael'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.26 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurels Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mistletoe Mews | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Gorhambury Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| East Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 1.63 KM |
| Park Street | 1561 | PKT | 2.61 KM |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 1563 | HWW | 3.02 KM |
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 3.40 KM |
| Bricket Wood | 1560 | BWO | 4.08 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Avenue, St Albans, AL3 | £ 1,275,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Abbey Avenue, St Albans | £ 1,200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Abbey Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 | £ 1,350,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Abbey Avenue, St. Albans | £ 1,999,500 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Abbey Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 | £ 1,800,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 52 Abbey Avenue | £ 570,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 4 Abbey Avenue | £ 1,300,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 2 Abbey Avenue | £ 2,025,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 58 Abbey Avenue | £ 320,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 10 Abbey Avenue | £ 1,050,000 | 0.01 KM |